Young Lions of Central New York play free show at Syracuse University

The Post-Standard, submitted photoHere are the Young Lions of Central New York in April.

If you'd like to treat your ears to the future of jazz in Central New York, the Young Lions open that door at 7 p.m. Thursday at Syracuse University's Setnor Auditorium.

To these high school jazz musicians, there's no time like the present.

The ensemble, directed by Joe Colombo, music educator at Manlius Pebble Hill School and trombone player with the Central New York Jazz Orchestra, Salt City Jazz Collective and other fine groups, is in its third year of showcasing scholastic all-stars.